UN Desertification Talks: UNCCD Cop17 in Mongolia is set to allocate over $12bn to help countries tackle drought and land degradation, as heat and water stress threaten food security. Gaza Humanitarian Aid: Five UAE aid convoys entered Gaza with 67 trucks carrying 683 tonnes of shelter and food under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. Ebola in Congo: The UN warns the outbreak is worsening, with deaths hitting a record pace as response teams and treatment capacity struggle to keep up. Climate Adaptation Push: Australia’s Insurance Council urges climate policy to pair emissions cuts with adaptation and disaster risk reduction. Gulf Environment Risk: Iran’s war-linked attacks on shipping raise fears of fresh oil spills and damage to fragile Gulf ecosystems. UK Illicit Trade: Record seizures of illegal cigarettes in the UK highlight growing links between smuggling and high-street crime. South Korea Drills: Trump orders major cuts to US-South Korea military exercises, citing improved ties with Kim Jong Un. Armenia Health Upgrade: Armenia earmarked 1.444bn drams for renovating and equipping its National Center for Nuclear Medicine, including new PET/CT and imaging gear. Tech & Health Research: Cloud-Clone promotes tools for UV photoaging and low-passage stem cells, while India ramps diabetes prevention efforts for rural communities. Sports: Guam crushed Palau 142-37 to advance in the FIBA Micronesian Cup.